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Tag: REHABILITATION/PROSTHETICS/PLASTIC SURGERY
Engineers combine AI and wearable cameras in self-walking robotic exoskeletons
Robotics researchers are developing exoskeletons and prosthetic legs capable of thinking and making control decisions on their own using sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The system combines computer vision and deep-learning AI to mimic how able-bodied people walk by seeing…
The important role of music in neurorehabilitation: Filling in critical gaps
Experts highlight current gaps in clinical applications of music therapy in this theme issue of NeuroRehabilitation
IU researchers discover new potential for functional recovery after spinal cord injury
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have successfully reprogrammed a glial cell type in the central nervous system into new neurons to promote recovery after spinal cord injury–revealing an untapped potential to leverage the cell for regenerative medicine. The…
Rapid 3D printing method moves toward 3D-printed organs
University at Buffalo-led research team advances technique that speeds up conventional 3D printing by 10-50 times
Get into the swing: Golf may have more benefit for Parkinson’s than tai chi
MINNEAPOLIS – When it comes to exercise that does the most good for people with Parkinson’s disease, golf may hit above par when compared to tai chi. That’s according to a preliminary study released today, March 3, 2021, that will…
Deep brain stimulation and exercise restore movement in ataxia
New research from Baylor College of Medicine scientists shows that a combination of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and exercise has potential benefits for treating ataxia, a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive irreversible problems with movement. Working with a…
What’s ahead for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic workplace?
COVID-19 has wrought havoc on the global economy and the world’s public health systems.
Tissue-engineered implants provide new hope for vocal injuries
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – New technology from Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine innovators may one day help patients who suffer devastating vocal injuries from surgery on the larynx. A collaborative team consisting of Purdue biomedical engineers and…
Study finds digital treatment for osteoarthritis is superior to traditional routine care
Joint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly chronic disease safely during the global pandemic
Kessler Team tests regenerative approach to preventing osteoarthritis after knee injury
With funding from The Geneva Foundation, Kessler Foundation and New Jersey Regenerative Institute conduct an in-depth study of the role of hemarthroses in the development of osteoarthritis of the knee in military personnel
New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs
Reconnecting muscle pairs during amputation gives patients more sensory feedback from the limb
New research identifies biological causes of muscle weakness in later life
A new largescale genetic analysis has found biological mechanisms that contribute to making people more susceptible to muscle weakness in later life, finding that diseases such as osteoarthritis and diabetes may play a large role in susceptibility. As we get…
How research on chronic illnesses will improve COVID-19 treatment
A new paper in Oxford Open Immunology , published by Oxford University Press, examines prior findings in the field of neuroimmunology that suggest potential treatment strategies for patients suffering long-term symptoms from COVID-19. Though COVID-19 was initially believed to be…
How has Covid-19 affected the treatment of osteoporosis?
IOF, NOF and ESCEO survey captures profound alterations in global osteoporosis care, assessment and treatment, including delays in DXA scanning, interrupted supply of medicines and delivery of medication, and increase in telemedicine consultations
Expanded spina bifida guidelines cover care from newborn to adult
Noted experts present scientifically-based guidelines for spina bifida care to the worldwide community of clinicians and investigators to improve patients’ quality of life in this special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Kessler Foundation to study effects of MS disease-modifying therapy on cognitive fatigue
Dr. John DeLuca leads team in novel study of the effects of a MS disease-modifying agent on the symptoms of cognitive fatigue that adversely affect many individuals with multiple sclerosis
Helping translational research meet the needs of older adults
Mark Redfern receives an NIH award to establish a new program in the Human Factors of Aging to inform, support, and advance research focused on improving the lives of older adults
New Capture the Fracture®; online platform for post-fracture care coordination programs
Designed to support Post-Fracture Care Coordination Program implementation, the website includes new features such as an extensive Resource Center, updated global map of services worldwide, and a dedicated policy section
Fetal surgery for spina bifida leads to better mobility in school-age children
Follow up to landmark 2011 study shows children who had prenatal repair also have better self-care skills and are more independent up to 10 years later
Kessler Foundation awarded three grants for spinal cord injury research studies
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation ensures ongoing support for studies delayed by effects of pandemic. Funding provided for research addressing environmental barriers, chronic pain and racial disparities that affect individuals with spinal cord injury
nTIDE January 2021 jobs report: Recovery stalls for people with disabilities
National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) – issued semi-monthly by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire
Model predicts likelihood of persistent high-dose opioid use after knee surgery
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research has identified 10 readily available clinical factors that may predict which patients will persistently use high doses of opioids in the year following knee replacement surgery. In the study of 142,089…
Intensity not paramount for physical training during cancer therapy
People receiving treatment for cancer are known to feel better with physical training. But does it make any difference how vigorously they exercise? A new study by researchers at Uppsala University shows that whether the training is intensive or rather…
New policy guidance highlights urgent global need for post-fracture care programs
‘Capture the Fracture® (CTF) Partnership – Guidance for Policy Shaping’ sets out a step-by-step approach to building secondary fracture prevention policy which can improve patient outcomes, save healthcare costs, and save lives
Robotic exoskeleton training expands options for stroke rehabilitation
Researchers find high-dose gait training with robotic exoskeleton during acute inpatient rehabilitation may aid early recovery
New treatment helps patients with a spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries disrupt the mechanism by which our bodies regulate blood pressure; a team of Swiss and Canadian scientists have developed a treatment that allows patients to regain control of their blood pressure
New IOF position paper urges routine use of DXA-VFA in fracture liaison services
Vertebral fractures often remain undetected, despite their significance as risk factors for future fractures; routine use of VFA in fracture liaison services would help physicians detect unrecognized fractures and inform treatment decisions
New benchmark set to deliver optimal osteoporosis care throughout Asia Pacific
Launch of first pan-Asia Pacific minimum clinical standards for the screening, diagnosis & management of osteoporosis
Impact of patient-reported symptom information on lumbar spine MRI Interpretation
Patient-reported symptom information from a brief questionnaire can be correlated with MRI findings to distinguish presumptive pain generators from incidental abnormalities
Kessler Foundation studies effects of Tysabri on cognitive fatigue in multiple sclerosis
MS research team led by John DeLuca, PhD, will conduct study to assess effects of Tysabri on cognitive fatigue, a common symptom that can cause disability among individuals with multiple sclerosis
Electromagnetic stimulation may improve arm and hand function after spinal cord injury
BrainQ Technologies awards funding to Drs. Androwis and Kirshblum for pilot study of BQ therapy at Kessler Foundation for restoring arm and hand function in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury
Hip fracture incidence expected to increase two-to-three fold in some Eurasian countries
A new report on the burden of osteoporosis in the Russian Federation and seven other Eurasian countries warns of increasing fracture rates due to expected demographic changes, and poor access to diagnosis and treatment.
New taxonomy of non-skeletal rare disorders with impact on bone
Outlines six groups of rare disorders that may influence the activity of bone cells or the characteristics of bone matrix, classified according to the systemic disease, genetic defect, pathophysiology of bone phenotype, and therapy.
Scientists explore deficits in processing speed in individuals with spinal cord injury
Research team finds persons with spinal cord injury and older healthy individuals have similar brain activation during processing speed tasks. Findings support the theory of accelerated cognitive aging following spinal cord injury
The evolving role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in plastic surgery
December 28, 2020 – Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, which involves injecting a small amount of a patient’s own blood to release various growth factors from platelets, continues to increase in popularity . The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has tracked…
New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research funds Kessler Foundation study in children
Dr. Lengenfelder of Kessler Foundation will test new treatment for emotional processing deficits in children with traumatic brain injury
The iCub humanoid robot enters healthcare facility to be used by children with autism
For the first time in the world, the IIT’s humanoid robot iCub is part of an experimental therapy in the treatment of autism involving scientists, clinicians and a group of 50 children
Astigmatism measures and corneal power obtained with different devices
The article by Dr. Humberto Carreras and colleagues is published in The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2020
Researchers explore why some MS patients experience seizures
UC Riverside study examines molecular pathways that may instigate seizures in some multiple sclerosis patients
nTIDE COVID Update November 2020: Surge takes its toll on jobseekers with disabilities
Following months of decline, furloughs increased for people with disabilities in November while continuing to decline for workers without disabilities
‘No such thing as a little bit of pain:’ More cancer patients could benefit from rehabilitation
Cancer treatment isn’t just a matter of shrinking or removing a tumor. It also involves preserving or improving the patient’s quality of life. Rehabilitation services–such as behavioral therapies to alleviate pain and exercise to reduce fatigue–are a valuable way to…
Patients don’t receive recommended follow-up care after weight loss surgery
Peer reviewed – observational study – humans
Telemedicine needed to diagnose and treat dysphagia in COVID-19 patients, doctors say
COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the disease, have caused health care providers to change how they treat patients. Clinicians are now frequently using telemedicine to see their patients for routine checkups, saving office visits for emergencies. The same goes…
Virtual reality applied to rehabilitation for stroke and neurodegenerative disease patients
A study performed at one of the Research Centers supported by FAPESP resulted in development of a novel rehabilitation device. The article was recognized as outstanding by the 20th International Conference on Computational Science and its Applications
Robotic exoskeleton training improves walking in adolescents with acquired brain injury
New Jersey researchers find potential for gait training using robotic exoskeletons in the rehabilitation of adolescents and young adults with hemiparesis caused by acquired brain injury
Proportionally more male bosses negative toward depression
A higher proportion of male than of female managers have negative attitudes toward depression, a University of Gothenburg study shows. The more senior the managerial positions, the bigger the share of men with negative attitudes; the same, moreover, applies to…
New clinical trial to test whether structured exercise benefits ‘long Covid’ patients
Researchers at the University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust in the UK to investigate whether a tailored online exercise and support programme would benefit those experiencing long-term symptoms of Covid-19
“The machine as extension of the body”
Prof. Gordon Cheng on the challenges of fusing robotics and neuroscience
National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds neuroimaging study of memory dysfunction in MS
Researchers at Montclair State University and Kessler Foundation conduct novel neuroimaging study to develop effective treatments to restore memory function in individuals with multiple sclerosis